Osteoporosis, bone & mineral

Risk of Gallstone Disease in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Endocr PractPublished Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Pooled result · Pooled prevalence of GSDResult — go to the resultPooled odds ratio 1.77 95% CI 1.60–1.97

Authors' conclusion

GSD is more prevalent in patients with PHPT than in the general population. Thus, PHPT may be considered an additional risk factor for GSD.

Study context

Population
Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in observational studies reporting gallstone disease (GSD) prevalence; PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science searched from inception till May 10, 2023
Participants
15,949 patients7 observational studies
Comparison
PHPT vs age- and sex-matched controls
Outcome
Pooled prevalence of GSD in PHPT and OR of GSD vs age- and sex-matched controls
Methodological detailsrandom-effects model with Hartung-Knapp adjustment, subgroup analysis by ethnicity (Indian/Caucasian)
  • Random-effects model with Hartung-Knapp adjustment
  • Subgroup analysis by ethnicity (Indian/Caucasian)

Pooled result

Pooled prevalence of GSD

Pooled odds ratio

1.77

95% CI 1.60–1.97

P < 0.001

By group

PHPT

16%

95% CI 7%–25%

PHPTvs Controls
pooled OR 1.77 (95% CI 1.60–1.97); P < 0.001

As reported in the abstract

Further pooled results

Pooled prevalence of GSD in PHPT, Indians
13% · 95% CI 0%–66%
Pooled prevalence of GSD in PHPT, Caucasians
17% · 95% CI 4%–31%

Original publication

Risk of Gallstone Disease in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Endocr Pract. Published 10 December 2023. doi:10.1016/j.eprac.2023.12.002

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